The Tepper School of Business is home to many programs and research programs that cross disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our strengths in the core social sciences. Tepper faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in a variety of fields, including organizational behavior and theory, economics, finance, and accounting.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Research Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and training in all stages of the research process. Your work will be supervised by Dr. Matthew Denes (Assistant Professor of Finance, Carnegie Mellon University).
Core responsibilities will include:
Obtain and manipulate data from various sources
Construct and analyze data using statistical software packages
Assist with the production of working papers and publications
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Tepper School of Business. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a dynamic population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
You will demonstrate:
Ability to work with statistics software, such as Stata or SAS
Familiarity with programming languages, such as Python
Proven ability to work independently to solve problems
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
0-1 year of research experience required
Requirements:
Successful Background Check
This position is open on a rolling basis.
Are you interested in this exciting opportunity? Please apply!
Location
Job Function
Non-CMU StudentsPosition Type
Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part time
Part timePay Basis
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